Technical Plate Carrier Overviews
Best Weighted Training Vest? Best Slick Plate Carrier? Best Cooling Vest? Best Safety Vest? ICEPLATE® SLK Gen 3 is all of these in one single vest.
In 2019, Qore Performance launched ICEPLATE EXO®, a minimalist plate carrier integrating ICEPLATE® and ICEVENTS® thermoregulation technology. Now in its third generation, ICEPLATE EXO® Gen 3 has evolved into a feature-rich carrier. Discover how it compares to the competition in this Qore Performance INSIGHTS overview.
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Discover the top holster adapters of 2024, including the Safariland UBL, True North Concepts Modular Holster Adapter, G-Code GCA30, Guardian Warrior Solutions Bang Hanger, and Blue Force Gear Holster Adapter. This article compares each adapter on compatibility, modularity, mounting, cost, weight, ergonomics, and availability. We mounted the holsters on an AWS SMU belt for consistency, except for the Blue Force Gear adapter, which is exclusively compatible with Blue Force Gear belts. Dive in for detailed insights and find the best holster adapter for your needs!
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How does First Spears plate carrier, the Strandhögg V3, compare in the now very crowded world of modern, minimalist plate carriers? Watch here or read on through this installment of Qore Performance INSIGHTS to find out.
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The AC1 Minimalist Plate Carrier is a part of T.REX Arms mission statement to Inspire, Educate and Equip serious citizens. Released in late 2020, the AC1 was intended to scale to an individual’s needs from a low profile setup, to an overt (but not full duty, there is a big difference) loadout as required. T.REX Arms has had an undeniable cultural impact in proliferating the concept of a highly trained civilian populace, but how does the AC1 hold up against the many other plate carrier offerings on the market today? Stay tuned to this installment of Qore Performance INSIGHTS to find out.
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